End of legal abortion in Arkansas will put pressure on systems serving children and families
This should be a time that people of all political backgrounds can agree that the well-being of mothers and children should be the top priority in our public policy.
Why does Arkansas make it hard for some families to get food?
Arkansas is one of only nine states that have the most restrictive asset limit possible under federal law.
Policy hurdles keep Marshallese in Arkansas from accessing hunger-fighting programs
As hunger increased across Arkansas during the pandemic, one population was blocked from participating in a vital safety-net program intended to keep nutritious food on the table during tough times. […]
Policy opportunities could help curb child hunger
As our state makes it harder for children to get the nutritious food they need to stay healthy, we have opportunities at the federal level to help improve food security […]
At long last, Medicaid coverage for Marshallese Arkansans
Adults who were born in the Marshall Islands can now obtain Medicaid coverage in Arkansas, ending a decades-old injustice that exacerbated already persistent health disparities. Today (February 23), a legislative […]
Hate Crimes Law: Let’s Not Be Last
Enacting hate-crimes legislation would be a huge step in making Arkansas a safer and more inclusive place for children to grow up – and for all of us to live […]
COVID-19 And Policy Update, Vol. 22
November 13, 2020 A week after the election, we’re still analyzing how the results might affect public policy in Arkansas. We’ll talk about this and more in a series of […]
COVID-19 And Policy Update, Vol. 21
October 16, 2020 Early voting begins Monday. There are several ways to exercise your right, and we urge you to make your voting plan today. More information on that and […]
COVID-19 And Policy Update, Vol. 19
September 18, 2020 Even before the pandemic, Arkansas’s uninsured rate was climbing faster than almost any other state. That and other issues are included in this latest edition of the […]
COVID-19 And Policy Update, Vol. 17
August 21, 2020 Reopening schools, constitutional amendment proposals and pandemic unemployment payments are among the issues in this edition of your Arkansas Advocates’ policy update. It will arrive in your […]